Isn't this cheating? The fastest ball ever in fall baseball! 168.17km KKKK → How do I play this

Oct 02, 2025

Isn't this cheating? The fastest ball ever in fall baseball! 168.17km KKKK → How do I play this
2025 MLB postseason "maximum restraint" record has been released.

The San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in Game 2 of the 2025 Major League National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on the 2nd (Korea time). I balanced the series with one win and one loss. In Game 3, the team that advanced to the Division Series will be determined. AFP Yonhap News



A new record of 2025 Major League postseason 'maximum arrest' has been released.

The San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in Game 2 of the 2025 Major League National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on the 2nd (Korea time). I balanced the series with one win and one loss. In Game 3, the team that advanced to the Division Series will be determined.

San Diego reliever Mason Miller threw his highest postseason arrest. He struck out 104.5 miles (168.17 kilometers) with a fastball. Miller struck out all five of his outcounts.




Miller appeared as the team's third pitcher in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 3-0 lead.

He struck out leadoff hitter Seiya Suzuki.

He threw a ball that he couldn't hit against the second batter, Carson Kelly. In the second strike, the third fastball poked the outermost low course corner. Kelly froze.




Miller also struck out Pete Crow Armstrong.

Miller struck out Dansby Swanson and Moises Valesteros in the bottom of the eighth inning before being replaced by Robert Suarez.

Isn't this cheating? The fastest ball ever in fall baseball! 168.17km KKKK → How do I play this
San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez and Jake Cronenworth celebrate after Game 2 of a National League wild card baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
Isn't this cheating? The fastest ball ever in fall baseball! 168.17km KKKK → How do I play this
The San Diego Padres celebrate after Game 2 of a National League wild card baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
MLB.COM, the official website of Major League Baseball, said 'Miller's 104.5-mile fastball has been carved into playoff history. This is the fastest restraint in the postseason since the pitching tracking system began in 2008'

The epitome of Major League fastball is Aroldis Chapman (Boston Red Sox). Chapman had the record for both regular-season and post-season maximum arrests. The best time for the regular season is 105.8 miles (about 170.2 kilometers). In the postseason, the previous record was 104.2 miles (167.69 kilometers) in Game 3 of the 2010 National League Division Series.

Miller said "It was the best fastball ever. Everything was in perfect harmony and a perfect pitch was unfolded. I'm in a good mood."

Miller also recorded eight consecutive postseason strikeouts. It is the most consecutive strikeout tie in postseason history with Josh Hader in 2022.

I think I'm more energized because it's autumn baseball. Miller said "I didn't save my strength on purpose. Adrenaline seems to be helping. I'm really happy to throw in front of the crowd who are enthusiastic about all the pitches."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.